Richard Branson is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. But many people don't know that Branson suffers from Dyslexia and has claimed that he can barely read a financial spreadsheet. How does someone build a vast global empire with such obstacles in his path? Could his weaknesses actually lead to success?

Branson is like several other well-known and lesser known entrepreneurs who were forced to rely on their teams because of challenges like Dyslexia. Time and time again, it becomes clear that focusing on personal strengths--and seeking out others whose strengths compensate for their weaknesses-;is a formula for success.